Summary:
- Tumuramye emphasized the prevalence of domestic violence and other detrimental behaviors such as excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, and adultery.
RUKUNGIRI: The Rukungiri District Woman Member of Parliament Hopeful, Niwagaba Annah Tumuramye, on Sunday called upon church leaders to take an active role in uniting communities.
Tumuramye made these remarks in her speech as the guest of honor at the installation of Baguma Justus Fred as lay reader at Kinyamatojo Church of Uganda under Bwambara Parish in Mukikomo Cell, Bwambara Sub-County, Rukungiri District.
Tumuramye emphasized the prevalence of domestic violence and other detrimental behaviors such as excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, and adultery. She stressed that church leaders have a crucial role in reconciling communities by preaching and encouraging people to improve their livelihoods.
She also urged church leaders to foster unity and address issues such as tribalism, religious and political differences, and other factors that may divide communities.
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Meanwhile, Tumuramye also called on the public, particularly women, to participate in sports, highlighting its potential to offer lucrative opportunities.
She handing over trophies, jerseys, and balls to the teams of Rweshama Parish and Kyinyamatojo Football Club, both located in Bwambara Sub-county, Rukungiri District. Tumuramye expressed her commitment to supporting youth through sports by organizing tournaments and providing essential equipment such as volleyball nets, footballs, and netballs.
She emphasized that sports can be a means to fight poverty by developing talents, enabling the youth to earn by joining clubs. Tumuramye also noted that the girl child has been overlooked in football within the Rukungiri District and pledged to support their development.
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Tumuramye had organized inter-cell competitions in Rweshama Parish, featuring men’s and women’s football, volleyball, and athletics. In volleyball, Team Annah emerged victorious over X Marine with a 2-1 score.
The girls’ football match between Rwebinyonyi and Rweshama FC ended in a 0-0 draw, while the boys’ football match saw Rweshama defeat Nchera 2-0. Each winner received a trophy, a ball, and a set of jerseys, while runners-up were awarded jerseys, a ball, and prize money. In athletics, Bogere Desire won the women’s race, while Kambombo Sadick claimed victory for the men.
Players like Bogere Desire and Kambombo Sadick from Rweshama Parish, along with Ainembazi Justus and Mugabirwe Darison from Kyinyamatojo in Bwambara Parish, praised Annah Tumuramye for her generous support. They described her as the first person from their areas to provide such assistance.
